Traffic Cops - Season 8
1 - Episode 1
Air Date: September 2, 2019
In 2017-18, there were 27 fatal police-related road traffic incidents, resulting in 29 fatalities. Last year nearly 500 police vehicles were destroyed in crashes.
2 - Episode 2
Air Date: September 9, 2019
Action-packed observational documentary series with Jamie Theakston. Jason stops a drugged-up driver who does 70 mph in a 30 zone to try and evade capture.
5 - Episode 5
Air Date: October 14, 2019
With stretched resources meaning most squad cars carry just one officer, Jim calls for back up when an angry, uninsured driver is egged on by a hostile mob.
7 - Episode 7
Air Date: October 28, 2019
There are more than 60,000 suspects on the run at any one time. Ant and Mark's dogged pursuit of a stolen moped takes them off their patch into the estates of Sheffield.
9 - Episode 9
Air Date: November 11, 2019
Dave reaches 80mph in a residential area while chasing a dangerous driver. Jason thanks his copper's instinct for suspecting a motorcyclist.
11 - Episode 11
Air Date: November 25, 2019
Action-packed observational documentary series with Jamie Theakston. Over the last ten years, police numbers in Derbyshire have reduced by 400, meaning officers often patrol on their own.
12 - Episode 12
Air Date: January 13, 2020
Derbyshire's road crime team launch a crackdown on drugs supply lines, using intelligence and surveillance tactics. Operation Spacedust targets county line networks.
13 - Episode 13
Air Date: January 20, 2020
Derbyshire's finest face a series of issues with motorcyclists - with one evading them for over an hour in a high-speed chase.
14 - Episode 14
Air Date: January 27, 2020
Drink drivers are increasingly trying to come up with ways to beat the system. One driver claims to have had a single swig of beer, forcing the cops to wait 20 minutes.
15 - Episode 15
Air Date: February 3, 2020
PC Jackson's instincts lead him on a high-speed chase. A car with false number plates makes a hasty getaway, before coming to halt with a bang.
16 - Episode 16
Air Date: February 6, 2020
Alex stops a car carrying an armed suspect. An arrested martial artist refuses to give up the fight, even at the police station.
17 - Episode 17
Air Date: February 10, 2020
Derbyshire's finest face a series of issues with motorcyclists - with one evading them for over an hour in a high-speed chase.
19 - Episode 19
Air Date: February 24, 2020
Derbyshire’s road crime team attempt to intercept a drug dealer traveling into the county from Sheffield.